BMW innovates at new Leipzig assembly plant
Anna Kochan
(Associate Editor, Assembly Automation)
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Abstract
Purpose
To look at BMW's latest assembly plant in Leipzig and identify new processes and techniques.
Design/methodology/approach
Visited BMW's Leipzig plant, viewed new assembly lines, and interviewed key managers.
Findings
Innovations at BMW's Leipzig plant include new work structures that raise productivity and increased use of outsourcing.
Originality/value
Gives an indication of production trends in the automotive industry.
Keywords
Citation
Kochan, A. (2006), "BMW innovates at new Leipzig assembly plant", Assembly Automation, Vol. 26 No. 2, pp. 111-114. https://doi.org/10.1108/01445150610658086
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2006, Emerald Group Publishing Limited